The CY2023 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule included a provision that has significant impact on coding. The purpose of the provision is to reduce the administrative burden on physicians--an outcome that the American Medical Association (AMA) has worked with many leading health care organizations to achieve. This quick reference guide provides a side-by-side comparison of evaluation and management (E/M) codes. Easy to use, each table summarizes the requirements for reporting E/M services and helps the user select and validate proper E/M coding.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS - E/M 2023 code changes - new and/or revised guidelines and codes.
- 18 E/M tables summarizing the key components and contributory factors requirements for reporting E/M services. saves time by giving an overall look at reporting requirements of frequently used codes.
- Required key components such as history, examination, and complexity of medical decision making to help the selection of level of E/M services.
- Contributory factors such as the severity of presenting problem, counseling, and coordination of care during patient encounter are listed to help proper reporting and coding of these services when provided.
- The final component of time, such as bedside/unit/floor time are included as well to help in proper code selection.
